Cindy's place is in a fun location. It is as local as it gets, full of street food and a little market. You are able to get around with the metro or taxi fairly easy, but if you want the cheapest way to travel definitely the local transit trucks are the way to go which Cindy's brother directed us to (8 baht each person.) He was very helpful in guiding us around Bangkok when we met. Keep in mind though, taxis are often similarly priced to the metro if you are traveling with at least 2 people. To get to Seacon Square for example, a taxi costs 70 baht one way which is similar to metro prices for 2 people and it is much easier to travel with (make sure to always use the taxi meter.)